Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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